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Can a sport fisherman use traps to take lobster? What about lobsters that are taken on hook and line while fishing for finfish?

April 26, 2017finfish fisherman fishing hook line lobster lobsters sport Traps

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Can a sport fisherman use traps to take lobster? What about lobsters that are taken on hook and line while fishing for finfish?

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A. No. As stated above, lobsters may only be taken by hand or by hoop net – traps may not be used. Lobsters that are taken incidentally on hook and line while fishing for finfish must be returned to the water immediately.